Dave Bentrud is the right candidate for Stearns County Sheriff

The upcoming primary for the office of Stearns County Sheriff presents us with three solid candidates. All have risen through the ranks and now have leadership positions and the respect of their peers. I count this as a minimum requirement to be considered for a higher office.

The county sheriff, while needing a knowledge of the challenges of law enforcement within the City of St. Cloud, mainly operates in the county at large. Waite Park Police Chief Dave Bentrud,a former St. Cloud police officer and now an experienced police chief in the county at large, brings solid experience in both these spheres of influence.

Over the past 20+ years, I have engaged in community involvement in a variety of roles in the St. Cloud area. In that time, I have had a chance to observe Chief Bentrud on a number of occasions. Through those experiences I have come to know the character of the man as well as his passion for uniting people and solving problems. I am convinced that Chief Bentrud will not only bring a wealth of law enforcement experience to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, but a strong vision for how we can all work together to make Stearns County a better place to live.

I urge you to join me at the polls on Aug. 14 and vote for Dave Bentrud.

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